Driving from Santiago de los Caballeros to Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata lies 38 km (24 mi) north of Santiago de los Caballeros, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 35 min without stops, over roughly 47 km (29 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Santiago de los Caballeros | Puerto Plata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic |
| Population | 1.2 million | 146,000 |
| Elevation | 209 m (686 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) | UTC-4 (America/Santo_Domingo) |
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Common questions
How far is Puerto Plata from Santiago de los Caballeros?
38 km (24 mi) in a straight line, north of Santiago de los Caballeros; by road roughly 47 km (29 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santiago de los Caballeros to Puerto Plata by car?
About 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santiago de los Caballeros and Puerto Plata?
No, both are on America/Santo_Domingo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.